In the world today, endocrine disruptors have inundated women’s and men’s bodies and driven hormonal excesses and deficiencies to the extreme. These disruptors invade the body and terrorize the hormonal balance as they lock into the estrogen receptor sites. From the shampoo in the shower to the make-up in the drawer and the pesticides in […]
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If you still need affirmation in your organic decisions, here are 5 more reasons to Go Organic! Strawberries are reportedly sprayed with up to 500lbs of pesticides per acre on some local and imported varieties rendering them heavily contaminated. Bananas contain a pesticide called benomyl which has been linked to birth defects. Peaches take the
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Go Organic. Consider switching to organic dairy, egg and meat products preferably locally produced and minimally processed to reduce chemical exposure. Non organic meats and dairy products contain hormones and chemicals that greatly disrupt our hormones. Reduce Xenoestrogens. Xenoestrogens are man-made synthetic compounds that are very similar to our own body’s estrogen. The similarity
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Although they are fruits, avocados have a fat content of between 71 to 88% of their total calories – about 20 times the average for other fruits. A typical avocado contains 30 grams of fat, but 20 of these fat grams are health-promoting monounsaturated fats, the kind that doesn’t turn to fat in our bodies
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We have some really exciting news in the shop! Never before has there been a Protein Powder that is the perfect fit for those following a Paleo Diet. Pure Paleo Protein Powder- this is super exciting for people that are following a Paleo Diet as all other protein powders are not suitable. Finally a protein
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Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for our body. In fact, it is essential for over 300 different enzymatic processes to help your body function optimally. It is estimated that nearly 80% of the adult population is deficient in magnesium. Unfortunately, blood tests are relatively ineffective in gauging magnesium levels as less than
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One of the most common causes of fatigue is low iron or anemia. The kind of fatigue that results from anemia comes on slowly and is present all day long. It can feel like someone has unplugged you! Anemia is a shortage of either the quality or quantity of blood. Specifically, it arises from a
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For the months of July and August we are on a mission to help kids feel great! Food allergies are a very common cause of many childhood ailments and we want to help you discover if your child has food allergies. Common signs that your child is suffering from food allergies: Chronic ear infections Dark
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Many women often wonder if what they are experiencing is related to fluctuating hormones during perimenopause and menopause. The following is a list of the most common symptoms that women may experience during this stage in life: Anxiety, irritability and moodiness: As hormones dramatically fluctuate during perimenopause, outbursts of anger, anxiety and moods that swing
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Yes! Changes in the fingernail appearance can indicate something deeper is going on in the body. Examples include the following: Spoon shaped- Iron deficiency or damage from harsh detergents Vertical ridges- metabolic disorders or lung issues Horizontal ridges- gout, heart and circulation conditions White spots- zinc deficiency Small bulges- nail fungi or iron deficiency Hourglass
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